Physical Therapist - FT Days Orthopedic Experience Required - PT

About the role

The licensed physical therapist reports directly to the clinic leader and practices in accordance with the mission, values, and objectives of LHMPTI. Responsibilities include providing hands-on treatment and related procedures to help patients reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life, ensuring all services comply with the State Practice Act. The role also involves maintaining the clinic and equipment, mentoring staff, students, and volunteers, and participating in marketing and community engagement activities.

Schedule

Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The therapist must be able to close the clinic twice weekly.

Responsibilities

• Treat all employees and patients according to LHMPTI Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Establish internal and external relationships of mutual trust and respect.
• Build a trusting and everlasting relationship with each patient encountered.
• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Assess patients to provide a clinical diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.
• Design and implement a plan of care based on thorough assessment.
• Educate patients on their condition and self‑management strategies for recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely record keeping.
• Provide hands‑on techniques, modalities, and therapeutic exercises as deemed necessary.
• Communicate effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Enhance professional growth by participating in educational programs.
• Organize and prioritize workload; detail‑oriented with ability to multi‑task.
• Perform other duties as assigned; position description subject to change.
• Enjoy being busy and productive while focused on patient care and staff development in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work and think independently, recognizing all efforts benefit the team.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and patient service environment.
• Value trust and honest communication as essential for a positive work environment.
• Indirectly supervise physical therapist assistants, patient care coordinators, and students; no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current Physical Therapist license to practice in the state of employment.
• Must have orthopedic experience.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and word processing.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
• Active CPR certification.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
• Desire to help others with compassion and empathy.
• Attention to detail with accurate record‑keeping skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate patients, keeping them engaged while showing genuine concern.
• Strong time‑management skills, able to delegate and prioritize appropriately.
• Flexible to work a schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations with ease.
• Open to learning new tasks and approaching assignments with an open mind.
• Projects a neat, professional, and courteous manner.

Physical Demands

• Possibility of heavy work requiring moving objects in excess of 100 lbs; frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs or more.
• Constant standing and walking to perform essential job functions.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Visual demand includes working with computers for documentation and other computer work.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment is representative of that encountered while performing essential job functions. The noise level is usually moderate.